As Argentina assesses its climate policies, concerns emerge over potential shifts in global adherence to the Paris Agreement.
Argentina Weighs Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord
Argentina Weighs Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord
President Javier Milei's administration is reconsidering Argentina's involvement in the crucial climate agreement.
Argentina is contemplating a significant policy shift regarding its commitment to the Paris climate agreement, a move that could impact international efforts to tackle climate change. Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein stated on November 14, 2024, that the government, under President Javier Milei, is evaluating its participation in the historic 2015 accord designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions and combat global warming.
This potential withdrawal comes in tandem with the global climate landscape being unsettled by President-elect Donald Trump's expected second exit from the agreement, which previously saw the U.S. retreat from the deal during Trump's first term. If Argentina were to follow suit, it could prompt other nations to reconsider their commitments, creating a ripple effect across various global players.
While no formal decision regarding the withdrawal has been made yet, Werthein remarked, “We’re re-evaluating our strategy on all matters related to climate change.” This introspection is influenced by elements of the Paris Agreement that do not align with Milei's right-wing libertarian position, which has previously dismissed the climate crisis as a "socialist lie." A day before, Milei had also unexpectedly withdrawn Argentina's delegation from the current United Nations climate conference, COP29, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. This series of actions indicates a notable shift in Argentina's stance towards climate issues, sparking fears among environmental advocates about the future of global climate cooperation.
This potential withdrawal comes in tandem with the global climate landscape being unsettled by President-elect Donald Trump's expected second exit from the agreement, which previously saw the U.S. retreat from the deal during Trump's first term. If Argentina were to follow suit, it could prompt other nations to reconsider their commitments, creating a ripple effect across various global players.
While no formal decision regarding the withdrawal has been made yet, Werthein remarked, “We’re re-evaluating our strategy on all matters related to climate change.” This introspection is influenced by elements of the Paris Agreement that do not align with Milei's right-wing libertarian position, which has previously dismissed the climate crisis as a "socialist lie." A day before, Milei had also unexpectedly withdrawn Argentina's delegation from the current United Nations climate conference, COP29, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. This series of actions indicates a notable shift in Argentina's stance towards climate issues, sparking fears among environmental advocates about the future of global climate cooperation.
